Josh Taylor is set to return to the ring after back-to-back losses and a year-long hiatus. Once the hottest young prospect in the biz, the former undisputed light-welterweight champion’s career has slowed down a bit lately. His most recent outing was nearly a year ago, when he dropped a unanimous decision to Jack Catterall in their rematch last year. Before that, Taylor suffered another unanimous decision loss to Teofimo Lopez in June 2023. The 34-year-old is now looking to reignite his career against Ekow Essuman, who comes in with momentum, having won four of his last five fights. Essuman’s most recent victory came via majority decision over Ben Vaughan on November 2, 2024, in Birmingham.

Meanwhile, the Scottish boxer has averaged a fight roughly every 11 months over the last five bouts, while Essuman has been slightly more active, last stepping into the ring just over six months ago. Also featured on the undercard are Nathaniel Collins vs. Lee McGregor and the heavyweight clash between Moses Itauma and Mike Balogun. As the fight night draws near, here’s everything you need to know about how and where to catch all the action live.

Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman: Date, venue, and livestream

Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman is set to go down on Saturday, May 24, at the iconic SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds in the welterweight division, meaning both fighters must hit the 147-pound limit (66.82 kg or 10.29 stone) at the official weigh-ins. Fans can catch all the action live and exclusively on DAZN, which will broadcast the event in over 200 countries worldwide. Though the event is not a pay-per-view, the monthly subscription cost for DAZN starts at £14.99, which you will need to have. They also offer access to a range of live fights and on-demand content. The DAZN app is available across a wide range of platforms, including Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Android and iOS devices, Smart TVs, gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox, and more, so you can tune in from virtually anywhere.

• For fans tuning in from the UK, the Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman showdown will be broadcast live on DAZN free of cost. You can catch the fight through the DAZN global app and platform, which is available on PC, Apple, and Android devices. Subscription options are flexible: a 12-month contract costs £9.99 per month, an upfront annual pass is £99.99, or you can opt for a monthly flexible pass at £19.99 if you want more freedom.
• In the United States, DAZN will also carry the broadcast. For American viewers, the monthly subscription is priced at $24.99. However, there’s significant value in committing to the full year—$224.99 saves you over 60% compared to paying monthly.
• Canadian fans get a bit of a bonus with DAZN offering the first month free. After that, pricing is $29.99 per month or $19.99 per month if you opt for an annual plan, bringing the yearly total to $239.88.
• Meanwhile, in Australia, DAZN subscribers can tune in for just $13.99 per month.

Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman undercard

Josh Taylor enters the ring with a professional record of 19 wins, 2 losses, and no draws, with an impressive 13 victories coming by knockout. His 68% knockout rate highlights a clear power advantage over Ekow Essuman, who has stopped just 8 of his 21 opponents for a 38% KO ratio. At 34, Josh Taylor is also two years younger than Essuman and brings southpaw unpredictability into the matchup (which could pose challenges for the orthodox Essuman). Currently ranked No. 11 by both the WBC and WBO in the welterweight division, despite having one fewer fight, Josh Taylor turned pro earlier (back in 2015) and has racked up high-level experience, including stints as a unified world champion. And his opponent?

Ranked No. 14 by the WBA and an impressive No. 4 by the WBO, Ekow Essuman, with a record of 21 wins and just one loss, is no stranger to tough tests either. He’s boxed more rounds overall (163 to Taylor’s 139). With the main event drawing near, here’s a look at the full undercard lineup that’s set to light up the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.

When does Josh Taylor vs. Ekow Essuman start? Time across the globe

The fighters are expected to make their ring walks at around 10:00 PM BST at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow and 5:00 PM EST for viewers on the East Coast of the U.S. and 2:00 PM PST for those on the West Coast. The main broadcast on DAZN kicks off globally at 7:00 PM BST (2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST), with the preliminary undercard action expected to begin as early as 11:05 AM EST (4:05 PM BST), according to Boxing Scene. However, as always, these timings are subject to change depending on how long the earlier bouts go, so fans should check local listings or follow live updates to avoid missing the key moments.

And when it comes to betting perspective, Josh Taylor enters the bout as the clear favorite. He’s currently priced at 3/10 (-330) to win outright, implying a 73% chance of victory. Ekow Essuman, meanwhile, sits as the underdog at 5/2 (+250), with bookmakers giving him a 27% shot at pulling off the upset. Interestingly, Essuman originally opened at 13/5 (+260), and the odds have since shifted slightly, suggesting increased confidence in Taylor holding serve on home turf.

With the odds stacked and both men eager to make a statement, this main event has all the ingredients for a thrilling showdown. Taylor is under pressure to bounce back from two consecutive defeats. On the other side, Ekow Essuman will be just as determined—eager to avoid the sting of a second career defeat. So the question is, will the favorite deliver under the spotlight, or will the underdog tear up the script and steal the show?